Meet Barkley, a 12 week old Beagle who has to be one of the sweetest puppies I’ve ever met (and I’ve met quite a few!). To call her adorable would be an understatement – her itty bitty teeth, plump puppy belly and oh my, those *ears* – ! – she is an absolute doll.

Barkley’s mom is a first time dog owner and she is totally smitten with this sweet little girl. I loved watching how cute they were together – so much so that I actually had to remind myself that I was supposed to be taking pictures! Have I mentioned how much I *love* puppies?!

As much as I believe that anytime is the perfect time to photograph pets, puppies are only puppies for so long – they grow up so fast! And even though I have many puppy pictures of my spotty dogs, I really do regret not taking more. So my advice for my puppy owning friends is to take LOTS of pictures! And they don’t all need to be professional – although I would be *more* than happy to help out. *GRIN*

Kelsey, thank you again for having me over to meet and photograph Barkley – she is most definitely a keeper. You two are going to have *so* much fun together!